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Location: Dowell, Illinois, US
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Bio: born in Illinois. 5 year Navy veteran. Married for 26 years (not counting the first five when we just cohabited. 4 kids, 6 grandkids, 3 brothers 2 living, 2 sisters 1 living, a mother living, a father not living. 1 dog a labradoodle, and a current cat population of 2/6 (If you count feral kittens ) I've done a lot of jobs in my life, from shill at a carnival burlesque show to making medium caliber ammunition. I built inkjet printers, embedded computer boards, restored and repaired both cars, motorcycles and electronics. I read, write, and do arithmetic (albeit poorly) My wife claims that I have more useless knowledge than anyone on earth and resultingly no one will play trivial pursuit with me anymore. I do play pinohcle but due to my inability to cheat I don't win very often. Recently disabled I turned to Open Salon to re-engage my writing bug. Update add one cocker spaniel to the list and maybe just shoot me.

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AUGUST 21, 2012 3:57PM

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Some one here on Open Salon seems to be offended by what I write about. Well, I am sorry about that. The thing is, just like that persons blog, this one is mine and I don't have to be concerned about the opinion of anyone when it comes to the subjects or topics I choose.

Don't get me wrong, I love readers and not just those who see things my way. I rarely delete comments on the topic of the post at hand but I will not tolerate a pissing contest egged on by some troll who is looking to fire up another hate fest.

So, if the person in question has a legitimate gripe then fine, let me have it. If i9t is jut to call me names and make "internet threats" then kindly keep it to yourself/selves.

To those who like to read my work thanks,to those who find it to be nothing more than "poor me" then feel free to stop at your leisure. If there is enough agreement with the poster in question then I will just move on.

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Boobit...BS on the moving on. *rates* don't count remember so lets nix the idea that if more are in agreement with whatever it is that is being disputed you will move on.. Keep your head up, let whomever is trolling, or being a bad ass be one and their words will speak for themselves. They always do. You keep on keeping and we'll keep on reading. Getting through to my Mom with dementia is easier than it is here at times. Run with it Bobbit. You own it. ~r

ThroughMyEyes

August 21, 2012 04:18 PM

Meh. Ignore 'em, Bobbot. You're OK in my books.

I've had people leave some pretty vitriolic comments on stuff I've written. I always leave them up (except for spam; I hate spam). Says more about the poster than about me.

Boanerges1

August 21, 2012 04:30 PM

F**k 'em. Remember, the cardinal rule here is that you write for yourself. If others like you, that's good. If they don't, they don't have to read your posts and you don't have to pay attention to them.

For the record, I like your posts!

MarkinKentuckiana

August 21, 2012 05:18 PM

I should add, if it's legitimate (I'm almost afraid to use that word) literary criticism that's one thing. The place is supposed to be a writers' site where such criticism is expected and welcomed.

If they're just bitching - original comment stands!

http://oursalon.net/

MarkinKentuckiana

August 21, 2012 05:22 PM

hm. i hope that 'person' never comes my way is
all i gotta say.

people who take offense too easily have much to protect inside.
inside their heads.
fairy tale castles of abstract info and opinions.

opinions ? blah.
plato didnt like them much.
i am with plato.

James M. Emmerling

August 21, 2012 05:30 PM

I don't get it. Why wouldn't they like what you write? ... R.

Deborah Méndez Wilson

August 21, 2012 07:14 PM

I have to agree, those comments I leave up because it just highlights how off base they are. Don't stop!

BuffyW

August 21, 2012 07:15 PM

Bob, can't imagine why anybody go to the trouble to give you a hard time unless you gave him or her a hard time first. There are several people who show up occasionally clearly just to start trouble. If they show up on my blog I fart in their general direction and offer them my ass to kiss. You might give it a try. It's refreshing.